The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-12-25

ner of large and lucrative business. It
Is certain to come for the reason that
people like first class goods, courteous
and pleasant treatment and from NJ,
Atkin they receive all three. He is now
increasing trade that is not only salts
factory, but shows evidence of enlarge
ment every year and the near future to
him must necessarily look promising
With the prestige Nephi is now get
ting, demand has sprung up for some,
thing more than retail stores. Already
the merchants have been doing con
siderable jobbing, and undoubtedly
there is good business for any firm
who will engage in that business.
REEP& BRYAN
have very wisely concluded to start a
large jobbing house at Nephi. The
firm is composed of Mr.. w. P. Reed and
Hon, W. A. G. Byran, both residents OF
Nephi, and long identified with her
growth and progress. On the corner OF
Main and Hague Streets, an excellent
locality, they are erecting a fine brick
block, which when finished will be one
of the finest business buildings in the
southern part of the Territory. 1t is
faced with Sanpete stone which gives
it an elegant appearance. The building
will be two stories nigh, have all the
modern improvements, elevator, steam
ETC., and be finished inside and out in
excellent style. 1t will cost in the
neighborhood of $4,000. The unique
name given to this building will add
interest to it. 1t is named after the
highest mountain in this section of the
country and the highest but one in
Utah. 1t is called
NEBo BLOCK.
The building will be completed and
ready for the stock in a couple of
months. It will be stocked with the
very best line of goods, consisting of
dry goods and groceries, boots and
shoes, gents furnishings. hardware,
stoves, provisions, supplies, etc., every
thing embraced in first class stock of
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
Besides their wholesale department
they will have retail department. fitted
and furnished with everything neces-
sary to supply the many wants OF the
human family. From the well known
of the gentlemen and
the energy displayed by them, an
immense business is already assured
Before leaving Nephi we must mention
the First National Bank. 1t was in
August 1st, 1886 and in the
first eleven months, did a business of
81, 300 coo. In one day they have paid
out as high as $4,000 for the wool
buyers. George G. Whitmore is presi-
dent, James II. Mynders is vice-presi-
dent. The genial Hon. Alma Hague
Is cashier, and Mr.. w. G. Stone is his
assistant. The capital stock is $50 900
which will be doubled in the near
future. The bank is in excellent stand
ing aud the amount Of business done is
There customers are
iound fronI Utah County TO ST. George
and east and west in all directions. 1t
IS the only bank in that part Of the
Country and is we'll fixed to handle the
business.
The steady growth of business during
he past year in Nephi, has given the
people confidence in the stability ,snd
of the immense business
tone within her limits. The business
houses now there are more than salts
led with the results OF their la50rs.
That there are good openings for all
orts~of Industries their is no questions,
md the men who take advantage now
# the opportunities offered will look |
Jack in the near future, and thank the |
that prompted them to in
est their money in business or in
ustry in this thriving town. NeDhi |
invites an inspection Of her advantages
ABILITIES, climate, and location. All i
1ili be given a hearty welcome. The
MOTTO of the citizens and business men |
nd one which will be sure to win in
be end is Industry and progress,
Iephi first last and always" Success
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